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Alessandro sat on the edge of his bed, his head bowed and his mind consumed by a maelstrom of conflicting emotions

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Alessandro sat on the edge of his bed, his head bowed and his mind consumed by a maelstrom of conflicting emotions. He clenched his fists tightly, his jaw locked in a firm grip as he tried to process the pain that coursed through him. The weight of his decision hung heavy upon his shoulders, and he couldn't escape the overwhelming sense of regret that gnawed at his conscience.

A soft knock on the door broke through his reverie, and he reluctantly called out for the person to enter. Antoine, his trusted assistant, stepped into the room, his expression filled with a mixture of concern and empathy.

"Signor," Antoine began cautiously, "I have reached out to the family as you requested. They have agreed to take her in."

Antoine hesitated for a moment before tentatively suggesting, "Is it possible, Signor, that I could try to change your mind about this? Perhaps there's another solution we haven't considered."

Alessandro sighed heavily, his voice filled with resignation. "No, Antoine. I have made up my mind. It's best for her to be with her family. I have to stick to my decision."

Alessandro raised his head, meeting Antoine's eyes. The weight of his choices still burdened him, but he was resolved in his decision. "Thank you, Antoine. I appreciate your loyalty. Please make sure Andromeda is well cared for during this transition."

Antoine nodded once again, his expression reflecting his commitment. "I will do everything in my power to ensure her well-being, Signor."

With a heavy heart, Alessandro watched as Antoine left the room, leaving him alone with his thoughts once more.

Alessandro got up from his bed, his mind still consumed by thoughts of Andromeda. The weight of her tears and the impending separation were suffocating him. He glanced at the clock, its ticking reminding him of the passing time, and his frustration boiled over.

In a fit of raw emotion, Alessandro clenched his fist and struck the nearby wall, his anger and anguish finding release in the physical impact. The pain radiating from his hand was insignificant compared to the ache in his heart.

He stood there for a moment, his breath heavy, his knuckles throbbing. The reality of his decision had hit him hard, and he couldn't help but question whether he had made the right choice. The image of Andromeda's tear-stained face haunted him, and the sound of her pleading voice echoed in his ears.

Alessandro's assistant rushed through the door, his expression filled with urgency and confusion. He couldn't fathom why Alessandro had suddenly changed his mind, but he respected his boss's decision nonetheless.

"Signor, what... why?" the assistant stammered, trying to make sense of the situation.

Alessandro raised a hand to silence him, his eyes determined yet tinged with a hint of sadness. "It's fine," he replied, his voice steady but laden with emotion. "I would like for you to schedule a meeting for me to meet her family members."

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